Louise Land of Cirencester Cupcakes threw open the doors to her new store at Swan Yard in Cirencester.

Louise Land of Cirencester Cupcakes threw open the doors to her new store at Swan Yard in Cirencester.

During an emotional ceremony Louise was joined by close family and friends including her brother Adam who made a speech and performed the ribbon cutting.Supporting local produce and producers is at the heart of Cirencester cupcakes, Louise endeavours to use local, quality ingredients where possible, as well as sourcing and using fair-trade products and always using fresh free-range eggs.

Cirencester Cupcakes use only the finest natural ingredients and there are no additives, preservatives. Fruit means real proper fruit, sourced locally from local farmers and farmers markets.

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